In this episode, we dive into the top stories shaping northwest Montana. We cover the latest election results, including significant wins in Flathead Valley and the passage of a historic constitutional amendment on abortion rights. Then, we switch gears to a dramatic police chase through Kalispell that ended in an arrest, giving insight into how law enforcement worked together to bring it to a safe close.

Read more from this week’s show:
GOP dominates Flathead races; two Democrats headed to Legislature
Police chase through Kalispell ends with arrest
Montanans back abortion amendment, nix election reform initiatives

Read more state and local coverage:
Brodehl retains seat as county commissioner
Republican Tim Sheehy defeats Jon Tester for Senate seat
Flathead County voters cited abortion, economy and immigration as top concerns
Gov. Gianforte wins a second term over challenger Ryan Busse
Zinke wins reelection, again defeating Tranel

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